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Dystopian Books

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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
 
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If you had the power to save the world would you? In this book George’s dreams become reality and others want to use his powers to change the fate of the world but is that the right thing to do? A thought provoking story.
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

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Such an amazing book. My favorite reads of this year. The world building is incredible and I loved the way they incorporated language into the development of the magic system. My biggest issue was some pacing, the story definitely lagged at some poin...
Babel by R.F. Kuang
 
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A bit disturbing but so so good.
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
 
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Great concept and extremely thought provoking. A bit slow at times and seemed to be missing a bit but still worth it overall
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
 
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Candace shows up to clock into work in the middle of an apocalypse. An intriguing look at life and a really unique main character.
Severance: A Novel: Ma, Ling: 9780374261597
 
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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Incredibly unique story and so well written. Sad and dystopian yet still so somehow hopeful, beautiful and inspiring. One of my favorite reads of the past few months.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, Paperback
 
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A woman wakes up in the Alps and discovers that everyone else has vanished and must survive alone. Slow and heartbreaking but so beautifully written.
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer, Paperback